Dear Editor:

We would like to thank all of the residents who contributed to our Haiti relief efforts especially the few individuals that donated a significant portion of our Haiti donations who selflessly wish to remain anonymous. Through the enormous outreach and generosity of the community, our office was able to collect dozens of boxes filled with medical supplies and personal care items for the millions of people who have been affected by the massive earthquakes in Haiti.

The donations were sent to the First United Methodist Church of Asbury Park on behalf of the New Jersey and local communities in Monmouth County that are home to many Haitian immigrants who have surely been impacted by this natural disaster in some way.

We were pleased to have been able to make a contribution in some small way to those trying to rebuild their lives as a result of this heart wrenching disaster. We will continue to collect donations for those residents that can more conveniently drop off donations at our office located at 1955 Route 34, Building 2A, in Wall Township NJ 07719. We are accepting non-perishable foods and medical supplies on behalf of the First United Methodist Church of Asbury Park.

The items needed include diapers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, eye drops, baby wipes, powder, baby formula, mouthwash, deodorant, shampoo, combs, hand towels, over the counter first-aid items, and over the counter medicines (Aspirin, etc.). No clothing or water is needed. However, monetary donations are also needed on behalf of the Asbury Park Mercy Center. All checks must be made out to Mercy Center Haitian Relief. The Mercy Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For more information please call the 11th District Legislative Office at 732-974-0400. As always, please feel free to contact us if we can ever be of assistance with this or any other matter.


Sincerely,
Sean T. Kean
Senator, 11th District

David P. Rible
Assemblyman, 11th District

Mary Pat Angelini
Assemblywoman, 11th District